19 MARCH 2018

Macklin Fancies His Chances With Martinez

Former world middlweight title challenger Matt Macklin believes he has the beating of Sergio Martinez.

Macklin was ringside to see the Argentine tough guy break down the brave but outgunned Darren Barker in Atlantic City on Saturday night and he says Barker’s performance highlighted exactly how the 36-year-old can be beaten.

"Darren showed Martinez’s weaknesses," said Macklin. "I’ve got a very good chin and I throw a lot of punches. My workrate and variety will be too much for him."